A6-3400M vs Pentium Dual Core T4300
A6-3400M
Pentium Dual Core T4300
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A6-3400M is positioned at rank 869 and the Pentium Dual Core T4300 is on rank 1127, so the A6-3400M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar A6-3400M
Performance Per Dollar Pentium Dual Core T4300
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A6-3400M | Pentium Dual Core T4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (NetBurst (2000−2006) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A6-3400M | Pentium Dual Core T4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($99) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A6-3400M and Pentium Dual Core T4300
A6-3400M
The A6-3400M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,223 points. Launch price was $70.
Pentium Dual Core T4300
The Pentium Dual Core T4300 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the NetBurst (2000−2006) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: P. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,232 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A6-3400M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 offers 2 cores / 2 threads — the A6-3400M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the A6-3400M versus 2.1 GHz on the Pentium Dual Core T4300 — a 9.1% clock advantage for the A6-3400M (base: 1.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The A6-3400M uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses NetBurst (2000−2006) (45 nm). In PassMark, the A6-3400M scores 1,223 against the Pentium Dual Core T4300's 1,232 — a 0.7% lead for the Pentium Dual Core T4300. Both processors carry 0 kB of L3 cache.
| Feature | A6-3400M | Pentium Dual Core T4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2.3 GHz+10% | 2.1 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.4 GHz | 2.1 GHz+50% |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core) | 1 MB |
| Process | 32 nm-29% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | NetBurst (2000−2006) |
| PassMark | 1,223 | 1,232 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 218 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A6-3400M uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 uses P (PCIe 1.1) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 8 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A6-3400M) vs 0 (Pentium Dual Core T4300) — the A6-3400M offers 16 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | A6-3400M | Pentium Dual Core T4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | P |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0+82% | PCIe 1.1 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | DDR3-800 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A6-3400M) vs No VT-x (Pentium Dual Core T4300). The A6-3400M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6520G), while the Pentium Dual Core T4300 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A6-3400M targets Budget Laptop, Pentium Dual Core T4300 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: A6-3400M rivals Core i3-2310M.
| Feature | A6-3400M | Pentium Dual Core T4300 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6520G | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | No VT-x |
| Target Use | Budget Laptop | Mobile |
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